Holger Rune pulls out of Moselle Open after falling short in ATP Finals Race

Holger Rune withdrew from the Moselle Open after falling out of the race for a spot in the ATP Finals. The Danish player had hoped to secure a place among the top eight of the season but was required to win the title at the Paris Masters.

As the tournament progressed, Rune became a strong contender. With Carlos Alcaraz's exit and the absences of Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner, the draw was open and presented a good opportunity for those still hoping to qualify for the ATP Finals. Rune defeated rivals like Ben Shelton and Alex De Minaur on his way to the semifinals but was eliminated by eventual champion Alexander Zverev.

As a result, Rune finished 13th in the Race with 3,025 points, well behind Alex De Minaur, who currently holds the last spot for Turin with 3,745 points. The Danish player was scheduled to compete at the Moselle Open starting this Monday but decided to withdraw without giving official reasons.

The former world No. 4 did not appear to have any physical issues in his match against Zverev, which suggests he may have chosen to end his season early after losing the incentive to fight for a place in the ATP Finals.

The 21-year-old has had a decent season, but consistency has been a challenge throughout the year. Rune has struggled with stability in his team, starting the year with Boris Becker, who only lasted a few months before Rune hired Patrick Mouratoglou for a third time, which also did not yield results. Recently, he added Lars Christensen, with whom he has had two previous partnerships, and it seems they will continue working together in 2025.